ISLE OF MAN

Manx National Heritage
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 3LY
Tel: (0)1624 648000
Fax: (0)1624 648001
Website: http://www.gov.im/mnh
Email: enquiries@mnh.gov.im

Castle Rushen
Castletown
Castle Rushen, probably the finest medieval castle in the British Isles, is
situated at the centre of Mann's historic capital, Castletown, and is one of
Europe's most finely preserved medieval castles.
Open: Easter to October, daily 10am-5pm.

The Grand Union Camera Obscura
Douglas Head.
Camera Obscura was built during the 1880s and is now one of only four
remaining in the British Isles. Unlike other Cameras Obscura which were
originally built for astronomical purposes, the Grand Union was built
purely as an attraction for the flourishing Manx tourist industry. Through
a series of mirrors and lens units it provided visitors with spectacular
views of Douglas.

The Grove Museum of Victorian Life
Andreas Road, Ramsey
A Victorian period house built as a summer retreat for a shipping
merchant from Liverpool. Period furnishings have been retained and there
are displays of toys and costumes.
Open: seasonally.

House of Manannan
Peel Quayside, Peel
An interpretation of the Celtic, Viking and Maritime traditions of the Isle of
Man; audio visual presentations and original material.
Open: all year, daily, 10am-5pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and
New Years Day).

The Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail
Mines Road, Laxey
Built in 1854, the wheel was designed to pump water from the mines of
the Great Laxey Mining company. The wheel has a diameter of 22 meters
and remains the largest working water wheel in the world.
Open: seasonally.

Manx Museum
Kingswood Grove, Douglas
The ‘Treasure House of Mann’ includes a film theatre, paintings (in the
National Art Gallery) and an interactive map gallery of the island.
Open: all year, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day
and New Years Day).

National Folk Museum, Cregneash
Sound Road, Cregneash
Cregneash Folk Village provides a living, working illustration of life in a
typical 19th century Manx upland crofting community. Visitors can see
fields worked with horse-drawn equipment, thatching of the roofs, dying
of wool, spinning, weaving, wood-turning, black-smithing and skills in the
growing and preparation of food.
Open: seasonally.

The Nautical Museum
Castletown
Situated on the harbourside this fascinating building originates from the
discovery of the 18th century armed yacht, the ‘Peggy’, walled up in her
contemporary boat cellar. Built for George Quayle in 1791, she had
remained undisturbed for a century after the death of her owner. In the
boathouse there are trap doors, secret panels, and architectural jokes.
Open: Easter to October, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

The Old Grammar School
Castletown
This small whitewashed building has witnessed many changes in the life
of the community that it was built to serve over 650 years ago. It was the
first town church for the settlement that grew up around Castle Rushen.
The main wing is the oldest roofed structure in the Island.
Open: Easter to October, daily 10am-5pm.

The Old House of Keys
Castletown
Manx National Heritage has restored The Old House of Keys to its
appearance in 1866 to provide visitors with an insight into the political life
and times of the Island.
Open: seasonally.

Peel Castle, St Patrick’s Isle
Peel Quayside, Peel
One of the Isle of Man’s principle historic monuments, the castle occupies
the important site of St Patrick’s Isle at Peel. The Castle’s Curtain Wall
encircles the ruins of many buildings, which are a testimony to the site’s
religious and secular importance in Manx history.
Open: Easter to October, daily 10am-5pm.

Rushen Abbey
Ballasalla
An interpretation of the Christian heritage of the island, with both an
indoor exhibition showing the passages of the Abbey and extensive
gardens illustrating life in this most important site.
Open: Easter to October, daily 10am-5pm.

The Sound Visitor Centre
Sound Road, Port St Mary
The Centre is set in one of the Island’s most scenic areas overlooking the
natural wonder of the Sound and the Calf of Man. Enjoy the coastal
footpaths leading to Port Erin, Spanish Head, Cregneash and the Chasms.
There is a café for light refreshments and meals.
Open: November to Easter, Mon-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat-Sun 10.00am-5pm.
Closed 24-26 Dec.